[Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards, Terry K and others

Tue Jan 28 19:48:17 UTC 2014

Lindy,
I really got going on the Braille drawings back in the summer.  It is so fun
working out shapes and drawings.  I will also offer my help with this too if
it is needed.  I drew an electric guitar for my husband since he is a
guitarist.  I got a rough draft of a large tractor for my brother since he
enjoys farming.  I drew a cat for my 3 year old to color in.  I haven't
worked on that much since the cold weather has settled in.  Will have to
pull out the Braille paper and Braille writer soon.
Jill

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lindy van der Merwe
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1:17 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards,Terry K and
others

To Denise and others,
I really like the idea of drawing in braille, which was also discussed on 
here a while ago. I have used braille words and patterns on cards and for 
scrap booking, for instance, to make designs along the border of a card or 
to draw the outline of a simple shape. I would be willing to experiment with

some simple designs and then we could share patterns we come up with, to use

on cards or book marks
Lindy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry Knox" <tknox6 at sc.rr.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards,Terry K and 
others

> Denise,
> Thank you so much for your directions and information. Thanks for your 
> offer
> to help make some ofr these cards. As you see we are in the planning 
> stages
> of this and will be putting together the ideas shortly. We really have no
> firm plans as to if these will be Christmas cards or different cards. I
> would like to ask your opinion of the directions on this as to your
> suggestion of which would be better. Please look for another email 
> shortly,
> I stil have your info on the crosses and bookmarks and will be looking 
> into
> this in more details soon.
> Terry K
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Denise Shaible
> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 9:38 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards, Terry K 
> and
> others
>
> Okay, I have some answers to your questions.  I've purchased Braille paper
> from the store at National Conventions and I'm certain you can call them
> through the National Headquarters in Baltimore.  There is a company that
> sells Braille cards called the Braille Superstore.  They have both 
> religious
> and non-religious cards.  Yes, I've made crosses on bookmarks and 
> postcards
> and on 4 x 6 cards when I was involved with a church group  I also made 
> some
> cards which said "Jesus loves you and so do I in Braille and then I put
> print so the people would know what the words meant.  I've never tried to 
> do
> Christmas trees but, I don't think it would be much more difficult than a
> cross.
>
> If anyone is interested in how I did the crosses, I used a full cell and
> made 3 across and 5 or 6 down.  They came out very nicely.  Now, don't get
> the idea that I want to do 50 or more of these crosses (smile).  Actually,

> I
> have a Brailleriter and I'd be happy to help in any way possible.  For a
> gift, maybe a bookmark would be nice but, then again, I don't know if this
> is supposed to be for Christmas or not.  Okay, that's all.
>
> Regards,
>
> Denise
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Knox
> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 12:45 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards,Terry K and
> others
>
> Kathy,
> Please do not stress about this. I really appreciate the ideas you have
> brought forward so far, and you are getting a really good response from 
> the
> list. I think it is a good idea to get the ideas from the list and we can
> speak by phone after that Feb. 10 date. Thanks for all you are doing, but
> please take it slow and we will take a look at all this shortly. Thanks.
> Terry K
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Cathy
> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 9:15 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards, Terry K 
> and
> others
>
> Terry k and interested listers,
> I feel overwhelmed with all you are asking me to do. I can check into 
> prices
> for braille paper vs, blank card stock. I think that pre-brailed cards 
> would
> be costly but I can check into that angle too.
> With the first two options someone or several persons would need to 
> braille
> out the cards using a braille writer or slate and stylus. It would have to
> be an excellent brailist since there could be no mistakes.
> The same general message would have to be on each card. As for envelopes,
> they could be made separately, purchased separately or you can purchase
> blank card stock which comes with matching envelopes. just my personal
> thought here that the card an envelope are not the primary focus,, instead
> it would be the small craft inside. Ideas I have are not many since I am 
> not
> particularly creative in that way. but this year Theresa's card came with 
> a
> cross made from pony beads. Last year it was a crocheted ski and the year
> before that I think it may have been a little stocking.
> Paulette had a class to make some little ornaments that would have worked 
> as
> well. Laurie taught classes on how to make a beaded star and snowflake and
> these would also be nice. I am sure that this group will have many ideas. 
> It
> would need to be simple to make, small and light-weight, and also fairly
> sturdy,  so it could fit into the card and envelope and not be damaged
> during the mailing process.
> I just wouldn't want things to get too complicated at the start and for us
> to take on too much and it be too complex. So one type of card and at most
> three different decoration choices. Also starting with a small number of
> cards to see how it goes the first time round.
>
>
> As for classes, once it is decided on what type of card we'd like to sell,
> and the particular ornament/ornaments  is selected, then a class could be
> held to show everyone who is interested in helping how to make that
> particular ornament/ornaments.
> Oh yes, I remember back in the summer we were talking on the list about
> making braille Xmas trees and a few different ways were described. This
> could be one of the decorations perhaps.
> The most tricky part seems to me to be how to get all the cards and
> decorations to a location and to someone who can put the decorations on 
> the
> cards and place them in envelopes.
> I would be willing to take on one or more parts of this project if it were
> accepted by the board.
> But I think that in February when you are available perhaps you and I can
> chat on the phone and try to focus more specifically on the project 
> details.
>
> Meanwhile, anyone who has ideas to contribute in any aspect of this
> particular project idea, please share them because this will be helpful in
> coming up with a viable project and ways to carry it out successfully.
> Some questions for you folks:
>
> Do you know a good place to purchase braille paper?
> Have you ever tried to braille using card stock, and if so, how did it 
> work
> out?
> Do you know of places that sell brailed greeting cards?
> What small items with characteristics like I described would you suggest 
> to
> be included with cards?
> Hmm, does anyone still have a braille writer? I couldn't believe it when I
> went to the Cleveland Sight Center of all places and it took me quite some
> time to find a braillewriter I could borrow for an hour to write 
> something!
> It wasn't even in good condition!
> Has anyone ever tried to make cards using a braille embosser?
> I've got a slate and stylus, but my wrists begin to ache just at the 
> thought
> of brailing up 50 cards. <smile>
>
>
> Cathy
>
>
>
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